A single bleeding-control kit in the console covers the driver and nobody else. The moment there is a second occupant — a partner, a prisoner, a family member, a casualty dragged to cover behind the vehicle — one tourniquet is not enough. The NAR Vehicle Headrest IFAK Kit mounts to the seat-back headrest posts and carries a deliberate two-tourniquet, dual-chest-seal, dual-ETD load built for more than one patient.
One tourniquet covers one limb on one casualty. What happens when there are two?
At H5.25 × W7.25 × D4.25 in and 1.62 lb, the headrest kit delivers maximum trauma capability in a minimal cabin footprint. The dual tourniquet load is a design decision, not a coincidence — one for self-aid on an injured extremity, one for immediate buddy aid or a second casualty at the vehicle. Paired with two HyFin Vent Chest Seals and two Emergency Trauma Dressings, it is configured against the leading causes of preventable traumatic death: severe hemorrhage and tension pneumothorax.
Why This Kit
2× C-A-T tourniquets, 2× HyFin Vent Chest Seals, 2× ETDs — built so a single responder can treat a self-inflicted wound and a second patient without rationing supplies.
Contents include the CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T tourniquet, HyFin Vent Chest Seal, and ETD — with a Combat Gauze upgrade option that is itself CoTCCC-recommended for hemostatic wound packing.
Headrest-post mounting keeps the kit off the seats and floor but visible and grabbable from the rear bench — ideal for transport and prisoner-handling roles.
Black and Coyote Tan shells match department vehicle interiors and gear standards; high-visibility C-A-T Orange tourniquets stay easy to locate under stress.
Kit Contents
| Item | Qty | Role |
|---|---|---|
| C-A-T Tourniquet (Orange) | 2 | CoTCCC-recommended — extremity hemorrhage |
| Wound Packing Gauze (Basic) or Combat Gauze Z-fold (CG) | 2 | Combat Gauze is CoTCCC-recommended |
| HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack | 2 | CoTCCC-recommended — penetrating chest trauma |
| Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) 4 in. | 2 | CoTCCC-recommended pressure dressing |
| Triangular Bandage | 1 | Sling / cravat / limb support |
| Adhesive Bandages | 20 | Minor wound care |
| Responder Gloves (Black) | 1 pr | Responder protection |
| CPR Microshield | 1 | Barrier airway management |
| Emergency / Survival Blanket | 1 | Hypothermia prevention |
Variant Guide
| SKU | Configuration | Color | Hemostatic Gauze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80-1091 | Basic Kit | Black | Wound Packing Gauze (plain) |
| 80-1150 | Basic Kit | Coyote Tan | Wound Packing Gauze (plain) |
| 80-1151 | Basic w/Combat Gauze | Black | Combat Gauze Z-fold ×2 (CoTCCC-recommended) |
| 80-1152 | Basic w/Combat Gauze | Coyote Tan | Combat Gauze Z-fold ×2 (CoTCCC-recommended) |
Who Fields It
Rear-seat mounting puts a two-casualty load within reach for prisoner-transport and partner-down contingencies.
Tactical vehicles and convoy roles where bilateral extremity wounds and multiple occupants are the planning assumption.
Families and protective drivers who want trauma capability for every seat, not just the driver.
Build It Out
Pair the headrest kit with door-panel staging and a higher-capacity cab platform for full-vehicle coverage.
Driver’s-door bleeding control for arm’s-length self-aid.
Higher-capacity cab platform for multi-casualty response.
Standardize one CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet across the fleet.
The Kit, Up Close
A dual-tourniquet, dual-chest-seal load on the headrest posts — staged for the second casualty most kits ignore.
Specifications
| Dimensions | H 5.25 × W 7.25 × D 4.25 in |
| Weight | 1.62 lb |
| Mount | Vehicle headrest posts |
| Tourniquet Color | C-A-T Orange (high-visibility) |
| SKUs | 80-1091 / 80-1150 / 80-1151 / 80-1152 |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy Vehicle Headrest IFAK Kit
- Two-patient vehicle trauma coverage: The dual-tourniquet, dual-chest-seal load is a deliberate design decision for events where there are two occupants — self-aid on one limb, immediate buddy aid on a second casualty at the same vehicle.
- Rear-seat and passenger coverage: Headrest mounting puts the kit at the seatback where it is accessible to rear-seat passengers, prisoners, or a casualty who has been pulled to cover behind the vehicle.
- Patrol vehicle — secondary trauma position: Deployed as the second trauma layer in a patrol vehicle alongside the door panel kit — the door kit covers the driver, the headrest kit covers the passenger/rear seat.
- Civilian vehicle family preparedness: Parents and serious preparedness-minded civilians who want a family-vehicle trauma capability that is immediately accessible from any seat — not buried in a go-bag in the trunk.
- Law enforcement prisoner transport: In transport vehicles, a headrest-mounted kit provides both officer and prisoner-side trauma access without relying on the officer's body-worn IFAK.
Kit Contents (choose your configuration at checkout):
- 2 x C-A-T® (Combat Application Tourniquet®) — Orange
- 2 x HyFin® Vent Twin Pack Chest Seal
- 2 x ETD® 4 in. Mini Responder Emergency Trauma Dressing
- 1 x Triangular Bandage — 40 in. x 40 in. x 56 in.
- 20 x Bandage — 1 in. x 3 in.
- 2 pr Black Responder Glove Kit — Large
- 1 x Microshield CPR Mask
- 1 x NAR® Survival Blanket — 56 in. x 96 in.
Configuration options (hemostatic gauze):
- Basic — Black (SKU: 80-1091) / Coyote Tan (SKU: 80-1150): 2 x NAR® Wound Packing Gauze — 3 in. x 5 yds.
- With Combat Gauze® — Black (SKU: 80-1151) / Coyote Tan (SKU: 80-1152): 2 x Combat Gauze® LE Z-Fold Hemostatic Dressing (CoTCCC-recommended)
How Vehicle Headrest IFAK Kit Compares
Headrest IFAK vs Door Panel Kit: The door panel kit (80-1166/1167) stages at the driver's door for driver self-aid. The headrest kit provides rear-seat and multi-occupant coverage. Both are complementary — deploy both for complete vehicle trauma coverage. See Vehicle Door Panel First Aid Kit.
Dual-tourniquet load vs single-tourniquet vehicle kits: Single-tourniquet vehicle kits cover one limb on one patient. The headrest kit's dual-tourniquet load addresses a two-extremity event on one casualty or a simultaneous two-casualty scenario. Browse Vehicle Trauma Kits.
Headrest-mounted vs console or trunk staging: Console and trunk staging requires unbelting, reaching, or exiting the vehicle. Headrest mounting puts the kit where the injury is — at the seat — accessible without movement.
Basic vs Combat Gauze variant: The Basic variant uses NAR Compressed Gauze; the Combat Gauze variant upgrades the hemostatic dressing to QuikClot Combat Gauze for heavier wound packing. Select based on operator training and protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions — Vehicle Headrest IFAK Kit
Q: Does the Vehicle Headrest IFAK Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: Yes. The kit contains two C-A-T tourniquets, HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack, Emergency Trauma Dressings, and hemostatic gauze — all CoTCCC-recommended items for extremity hemorrhage, penetrating chest trauma, and wound packing.
Q: What training is required to use the Vehicle Headrest IFAK?
A: Stop the Bleed, TCCC individual aid, or equivalent hemorrhage-control training is recommended. The dual-tourniquet load follows the same application technique as a single tourniquet — high and tight, above the injury.
Q: Will the kit mount to any vehicle headrest?
A: The kit is designed to mount on standard vehicle headrest posts. Confirm fit with your specific vehicle's headrest post diameter and spacing before mounting. Available in Black and Coyote Tan color options.
Q: What is the NSN or procurement path for the Vehicle Headrest IFAK Kit?
A: Contact MED-TAC International for NSN, CAGE code, and DLA/GSA procurement information. Available for law enforcement, government, and civilian buyers.
Q: How many patients can the Headrest IFAK Kit treat?
A: The dual-tourniquet load supports treatment of two single-extremity casualties, or one casualty with two extremity injuries (bilateral limb involvement). The dual HyFin chest seals address bilateral penetrating chest trauma on one casualty or unilateral chest trauma on two patients.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Basic Kit / Black
- Basic Kit / Coyote Tan
- Basic Kit w/Combat Gauze / Black
- Basic Kit w/Combat Gauze / Coyote Tan
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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